Helen Young

Helen YoungLifestyle Columnist

Cut flowers will wilt a few days after Valentine’s Day. But these stunning pot plants are a gift that keeps on giving.

There are lots of interesting mints you can grow – and they’re all pretty easy. They’re a feast for the senses, too.

For Barbara and James McGeoch, growing and exporting trees is a labour of love.

Should you plant your garden with local natives, exotics – or a mix of both? It’s more complicated than you might think.

About 80 per cent of all plant species bear flowers, but conifers differ. This ancient family instead produce seeds in cones.

If you’re looking for holiday reading or gifts for the green thumb in your life, this year’s crop of garden books has been a good one.

This cleverly designed garden in suburban Perth is packed with native plants, produce – and social spaces.

Magnolias are magnificent – but they can be tricky.

Virginia Heywood – the daughter of AFL great Doug Heywood – spent 16 years creating this wondrous garden in the Yarra Valley.

All the herbs so essential to good Italian dishes are easy to grow at home. They don’t need much space and grow happily in pots.